Italian Wilted Spinach Recipes

ITALIAN SAUTEED SPINACH AND SPINACH WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• For the Fried Italian Sauteed Spinach:
• In a large frying pan, add the oil and place the wet-washed spinach in the frying pan before it gets hot to avoid splattering.
• Saute the spinach adding salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste until it's wilted.
• This takes around 5 to 8 minutes.
• If it's not as tender as you prefer your spinach softer, just add more broth or water and continue to saute the spinach until the desired doneness.
• Bonus Recipe
• Brussels Sprouts and Sauteed Spinach Recipe
• 1/4 pound chopped prosciutto or ham
• 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts thinly sliced
• 2 cup fresh spinach
• 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds for allergies
• 1 tablespoon good grade balsamic vinegar
• Optional Topping: Italian flavored bread crumbs mixed with Pecorino Romano Cheese.
• In a large nonstick saucepan, cook and stir prosciutto in olive oil for 3 minutes until crisp.
• Remove from heat drain on a paper towel.
• Add butter to drippings in the pan, add brussels sprouts, spinach, and garlic, salt, pepper cook and stir until they are tender.
• Stir in the broth, boil.
• Cook around 25 minutes or until the sprouts are tender, stir in walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and top with prosciutto.
• Topping is optional: sprinkle with Pecorino Romano Cheese mixed with Italian flavored Bread Crumbs.

ITALIAN-STYLE SPINACH

Steps:

• Cover and cook spinach and water for about 10 minutes, until spinach is wilted; drain well.
• Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Saute garlic in butter.
• Stir in spinach and remaining ingredients.
• Cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring often, until heat through.

WILTED SPINACH

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Place the spinach over boiling water in a pot fitted with a steamer basket, and steam 2 to 3 minutes, until wilted but not soggy.
• Toss spinach in a bowl with the dressing, and sprinkle with pine nuts to serve.

WILTED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND OIL

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and garlic. Saute garlic in oil 2 or 3 minutes. Add spinach to the pan in stages. Fill the pan with leaves and turn leaves in warm oil until they wilt. Add more spinach to the skillet and repeat the process until all of the spinach is incorporated. Season the wilted spinach with salt and pepper and nutmeg, then serve.

WILTED SPINACH WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Add oil and garlic to a large skillet. Cook over low heat, until garlic is cooked through. Remove garlic. Add spinach to pan, turning to wilt. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

WILTED GARLIC SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a pan.
• Add the garlic, either chopped or smashed.
• Cook the garlic for about 3 minutes.
• Add spinach and with tongs, turn constantly until wilted.
• Sprinkle with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Enjoy!

MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the oil until they start to become tender. Add the mushrooms, and fry until they begin to shrink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Toss in the spinach, and fry, stirring constantly for a few minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
• Add the vinegar, stirring constantly until it is absorbed, then stir in the white wine. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the wine has almost completely absorbed. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

SIMPLE ITALIAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss spinach, onion, egg and bacon. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat salad dressing on high for 30-45 seconds or until warm. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN WILTED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat oil at medium-high in a large sauté pan. Brown meat and nuts. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add vinegar, lemon juice and ground pepper. Add spinach and toss until wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.